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SPLAIN · 01-02-2008, 04:21 PM

I was thinking, we all know Lucie would take out all the cigarettes, what would you change about America's favorite sitcom?

Mikado · 01-02-2008, 05:00 PM

well, While Lucie has a good point, I'd otherwise not change a THING, this show was perfect and has proven it for 55 years......how about more seasons?

*ClassicPinUp* · 01-02-2008, 05:09 PM

I love the show as is BUT if I had to change one thing (and I know this won't go over well) I'd have Desi sing wayyyy less. Good actor, amazing business man and very smart but the man couldn't sing IMO. There's a few songs he sings that I do enjoy (like when Lucy told him she was pregnant) but most of them... I can't listen to.
I would have liked more seasons as well.

AB · 01-02-2008, 05:11 PM

Yeah more seasons would have been good. Maybe adding a new "strange" neighbor in the apartment building for an episode or two during each season.

Ireneparalegal · 01-02-2008, 05:23 PM

How abt never filming that horrid Scotland episode? Or the draft episode?

*ClassicPinUp* · 01-02-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

How abt never filming that horrid Scotland episode? Or the draft episode?

bingbangbaby · 01-02-2008, 05:28 PM

I sure wouldn't change much, but I do cringe those couple of times that Ricky actually puts Lucy over his knee and spanks her. I could do without that. Even for the 50's.

Mikado · 01-02-2008, 05:28 PM

I LOVE the Scottish episode

In fact, there's a new answer.... I'd have added a sequel to the Scottish ep

so there!

*ClassicPinUp* · 01-02-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

In fact, there's a new answer.... I'd have added a sequel to the Scottish ep

so there!

tdr · 01-02-2008, 05:37 PM

I really can't think of anything I would do to change the show. Everything that's 'wrong' with it (and that's very 'individualized' by the viewer) is just inconsistencies, non-sequitors, or the absence of certain specifics; and since the show is for comedy alone, those are really okay. That did bother me a bit a long time ago, but over the years I have written plays and skits for groups that were performed for laughs, and I did that same thing, finding out it's hard to be funny if everything really "follows."

I would not be in favor of editing out smoking. I understand why some people do favor that, but to me it just helps with the sense of looking back on those times. I would also not be in favor of editing out the line when they arrive at the hospital "You [Ricky] will have to say goodbye to your wife here-- you're not allowed in the labor/delivery room." Obviously that has changed since ILL. And I would be against darkening a few faces, as in Lucy's women's club, or the kids in Little Ricky's school pageant, to make it look "racially diverse," too, even though all-white is an unallowable PC blunder today.

*ClassicPinUp* · 01-02-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tdr

I would not be in favor of editing out smoking.

I agree with that 100%. People smoked back then and people smoke today... for me the smoking gave it a more "real" feeling.

Ireneparalegal · 01-02-2008, 05:44 PM

How abt Lucy NOT yelling at Ethel those few times she did like in the wallpaper scene where she yells at Ethel and it seems so damn real, like it was personal towards Vivian!

bluthree · 01-02-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

I love the show as is BUT if I had to change one thing (and I know this won't go over well) I'd have Desi sing wayyyy less. Good actor, amazing business man and very smart but the man couldn't sing IMO. There's a few songs he sings that I do enjoy (like when Lucy told him she was pregnant) but most of them... I can't listen to.
I would have liked more seasons as well.

My mother also thinks Desi was a horrible singer.When ever we watch I Love Lucy together my mom covers her ears when Desi sings.

*ClassicPinUp* · 01-02-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bluthree

My mother also thinks Desi was a horrible singer.When ever we watch I Love Lucy together my mom covers her ears when Desi sings.

If I can't fast forward it I'll do the same thing.

YoAdrian · 01-02-2008, 07:09 PM

I thought Desi could sing ok. He didn't have the best tone, but he sang on key.

01-02-2008, 04:21 PM	#1
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	The one thing you'd change about the show? I was thinking, we all know Lucie would take out all the cigarettes, what would you change about America's favorite sitcom?

01-02-2008, 05:09 PM	#3
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	How abt never filming that horrid Scotland episode? Or the draft episode?
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01-02-2008, 05:00 PM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	well, While Lucie has a good point, I'd otherwise not change a THING, this show was perfect and has proven it for 55 years......how about more seasons?

01-02-2008, 05:11 PM	#4
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Yeah more seasons would have been good. Maybe adding a new "strange" neighbor in the apartment building for an episode or two during each season.

01-02-2008, 05:28 PM	#7
bingbangbaby I see you!! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 15, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,070	I sure wouldn't change much, but I do cringe those couple of times that Ricky actually puts Lucy over his knee and spanks her. I could do without that. Even for the 50's.

01-02-2008, 05:28 PM	#8
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	I LOVE the Scottish episode In fact, there's a new answer.... I'd have added a sequel to the Scottish ep so there!

01-02-2008, 05:37 PM	#10
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	I really can't think of anything I would do to change the show. Everything that's 'wrong' with it (and that's very 'individualized' by the viewer) is just inconsistencies, non-sequitors, or the absence of certain specifics; and since the show is for comedy alone, those are really okay. That did bother me a bit a long time ago, but over the years I have written plays and skits for groups that were performed for laughs, and I did that same thing, finding out it's hard to be funny if everything really "follows." I would not be in favor of editing out smoking. I understand why some people do favor that, but to me it just helps with the sense of looking back on those times. I would also not be in favor of editing out the line when they arrive at the hospital "You [Ricky] will have to say goodbye to your wife here-- you're not allowed in the labor/delivery room." Obviously that has changed since ILL. And I would be against darkening a few faces, as in Lucy's women's club, or the kids in Little Ricky's school pageant, to make it look "racially diverse," too, even though all-white is an unallowable PC blunder today.

01-02-2008, 05:44 PM	#12
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	How abt Lucy NOT yelling at Ethel those few times she did like in the wallpaper scene where she yells at Ethel and it seems so damn real, like it was personal towards Vivian!

01-02-2008, 07:09 PM	#15
YoAdrian Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 11, 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 24	I thought Desi could sing ok. He didn't have the best tone, but he sang on key.